The 2025-2026 School Calendar was approved at the February 20, 2025 Regular Board Meeting. Click here or link in bio: https://5il.co/38eik

Thanking all of the wonderful Crossing Guards who assist the WTPS students every day! (And for giving out lots of smiles and waves at all of us riding by! π) πππ

Happiness is in this 02-14-2025 edition of the WTPS Newsletter! Theunis Dey celebrated College and Career Awareness Week, Lafayette 2nd graders put on an amazing show, the Ice Spice Elite came in first place in the GWMS Dodgeball Tournament, and so much more! May the rest of your day be filled with love, laughter, smiles and a sprinkle of unexpected joy! bit.ly/3EAjBE7

Reminder - Winter Recess
Friday, February 14 - All School Minimal Day Schedule
Monday, February 17 - All Schools Closed f
February 14 - 17 is also Wellness Weekend!

Due to the snowy road conditions and to allow for safe transport of students and staff, all Wayne Township Public Schools will operate on a 90 minute delayed opening schedule today, Wednesday, February 12, 2025.
Before Care will be open at 8:45am this morning.
Buses will run on a 90 minute delay
Start Times:
High School: 8:50am
Middle School: 9:30am
Elementary: 10:25am
Preschoo AM/Preschool Full Day: 9:50am
Preschool PM: 12:45pm
View the full delayed opening schedule on the district website Calendars/Schedules page.

Join us at the Wayne SEPAG (Special Education Parent Advisory Group) and SPA (Special Parents Association) Meeting
Learn about the programs available to special needs community
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Wednesday, February 12, 2025
β 7:00pm
π Wayne Community Center - 1 Pike Drive Wayne, NJ

Today is National Pizza Day! π
We know you'll be eating some while watching the Superbowl so take our pizza poll quiz! π
https://trst.in/ZlJBXS

The Board of Education at its regular schedule Board Meeting of February 6, 2025, approved the Superintendent's recommendation to revise the 2024-2025 District School Calendar, previously approved on December 21, 2023. This change was brought forward from Governor Murphy, who signed into law legislation rescheduling the June 2025 Primary Election from June 3, 2025 to June 10, 2025. https://trst.in/TTESJH

βHot off the presses - the 02-07-2025 WTPS Newsletter is here! Read about the amazing time 8th grade students had at Tech Expo, the Ryerson STAR students, Pines Lake students One School, One Book Event, and so much more! https://bit.ly/4gzXECh

Due to the inclement weather, all Wayne Township Public Schools will be closed on Thursday, February 6, 2025. All after-school and evening activities will also be canceled.
Tonight's BOE will be held as scheduled.

Due to potential βhβazarous weather conditions and to allow for safe transport of students and staff, all Wayne Township Public Schools will operate on a 90 minute delayed opening schedule tomorrow, βThursday, February 6, 2025. Conditions will be reassessed in the morning and further information will be relayed as needed.
Click here for 90 Minute Delay start times: https://5il.co/2gri5
Buses will run on a 90 minute delay
Before Care βwβill be open at 8:45am.
Please note that the 2/6/25 BOE meeting will be held as scheduled.

REMINDER:
Tomorrow, Wednesday., February 5, 2025, WTPS will have a minimal day for all students.
*Staff inservice day PM only
*After care in session for REGISTERED Elementary students*
www.wayneschools.com/districtcalendar for more info

Thank you to our School Counselors for all you do for our staff and students!

It's time to read the 01-31-2025 WTPS Newsletter! Jot down the dates to come cheer on Unified Basketball, read about the winners of the Thor coloring contest at SCMS, see photos of Dina the Dinosaur's visit to PECC, see the results of the top things you are excited for in 2025, and more. http://www.bit.ly/3EgG20N

Online registration for Kindergarten and NEW 1st Grade for 2025-2026 begins February 7th!
https://www.wayneschools.com/registration
*All resident students registering for September will receive placement.*

On January 16, 2025, the Wayne Board of Education called on citizens to continue working together to advance the education of all students, as it recognized the contributions of colleagues throughout the state during School Board Recognition Month in New Jersey.
βThe Wayne Board of Education embraces the goal of high-quality education for all New Jersey public school students,β read a resolution adopted by the board. βNew Jersey can take pride in its schools, which rank among the nationβs best in key achievement indicators such as the National Assessment of Educational Progress scores, and the preparation for college through advanced placement offerings and SAT assessments.β
Read the full press release: https://5il.co/35xad

WINTER SPORTS!! Support Wayne Hills and Wayne Valley!
Basketball, Fencing, Wrestling, Swimming, Ice Hockey, Competition Cheer, Ski, Dance, Unified Sports
https://www.waynehillsathletics.com/
https://www.waynevalleyathletics.com/
(then select Schedules) π£ππ
#wayneschoolsnj
#waynehillshs
#waynehillsathletics
#PatriotPride
#waynevalleyhs
#waynevalley_athletics
#ValleyPride
π·: @waynevalleyphoto & @whhs_photo


STARS & UNIFIED SPORTS Presents Bowling Night
Friday, March 7, 2025 6:00pm - 8:00pm @ Holiday Bowl - 29 Spruce Street, Oakland, NJ
Package is $30 per person (2 hours of bowling/shoe rental, 2 slices of cheese pizza and unlimited fountain drinks) Go to Community Pass to purchase tickets by February 7, 2025 (note: you will need to create a Community Pass account if you do not have one to purchase tickets) https://register.communitypass.net/wps

The 1-17-2025 WTPS Newsletter is here. Read about the Annual Special Person's Day at Randall Carter, check out the battle bots created by the Wayne Valley Advanced Robotics Classes, and hear about the Schuyler Colfax students accepted into the New Jersey Area Band. Make sure to take our new poll and tell us 'What are you excited for in 2025?' https://bit.ly/40CEt69

Did you get a chance to read the 1-10-2025 WTPS Newsletter? Check it out now before the next issue is released. Take our new poll and tell us 'What are you excited for in 2025?' Results will be published in a future newsletter. https://bit.ly/4fTswx2
